About
Symplocarpus foetidus, the foetid pothos or skunk cabbage, is a robust, rhizomatous perennial producing large, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves to 60 cm across and a hooded, mottled purple-brown spathe enclosing a rounded spadix in late winter, emerging before the leaves. An ornamental and dramatic choice for a moist or boggy waterside position.
About the genus
Symplocarpus is a genus of robust, rhizomatous perennials in the arum family, native to moist woodlands and wetlands of eastern Asia and North America. Plants produce hooded spathes in late winter before the large, bold leaves emerge, and are grown ornamentally as striking waterside or bog garden subjects.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.